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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 349.37 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 349.37 and 171.20 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 349.37 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/349.37 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 349.37 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 59,811.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,811.29/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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